Cornerstone connections sabbath school lesson is specially designed for young adults in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The lesson study brings the stories of the bible to reality by connecting it with real stories.
1st quarter 2024 cornerstone connection lesson is titled Kings and Prophets.
Cornerstone Connections Sabbath School Lesson 1st Quarter 2024
The lessons overview include the following:
January
Lesson 1 January 6 —An Undelivered Gift [p. 11]God sends a message to Israel through the final words of Moses, expressing His anger at their refusal to be the blessing to all the nations that He called and empowered them to be.
Lesson 2 January13 —Wise Beyond His Years [p. 19] Solomon’s reign is remarkable not only for Israel’s peace with its neighbors, but also for its peace within.
Lesson 3 January 20 —A House for God [p. 27] Solomon’s spiritual high point is
the building and dedication of a permanent place for God’s presence among His people.
Lesson 4 January 27—The Wise and Foolish King [p. 35] Among the many lessons to be learned from the life of Solomon is the important one about the dangers of unfettered prosperity.
February
Lesson 5 February 3—Confessions of a Foolish Wise Man [p. 43] In the end of Solomon’s life he confesses that only God can fulfill the deepest desires of the soul.
Lesson 6 February 10—Idol Threats [p. 51] The story of Rehoboam is a sobering reminder that idolatry—in any form—will not be tolerated by God.
Lesson 7 February 17—Jeroboam Sin-drome [p. 59] The life of Jeroboam is a classic
case study of what happens when someone refuses to follow God’s leading.
Lesson 8 February 24—Crossroads [p. 67] Although King Asa’s legacy is not free from failure, he nevertheless distinguished himself as a committed follower of God.
March
Lesson 9 March 2—Never Alone [p. 75] Elijah, a normal human being, chose to go against the flow of the culture around him and stand up for what he believed in.
Lesson 10 March 9—Faith on the Mountaintop [p. 83] Elijah’s “extreme” faith seems far removed from everyday reality; however, his absolute trust in God is exactly what is needed in the days ahead.
Lesson 11 March 16—Doubt in the Valley [p. 91] God’s followers will face times of discouragement and despair; however, His Word is full of helpful guidance for these down
times.
Lesson 12 March 23—Who’s Counting? [p. 99] Taking a stand for Christ is a challenge when it is a call to live differently from all those around. However, God finds ways to speak hope and clarity into our lives.
Lesson 13 March 30—Life Sentence [p. 107] King Jehoshaphat’s story is about someone who sought to do what was right in God’s eyes. That desire earned him a special sentence of affirmation in the Bible.